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Washington Examiner

Online gaming sites boost Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The two biggest tribal-owned casinos in the United States, Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun, have launched websites with online versions of casino games. Officials from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe say they want to be prepared in case Internet gambling is legalized at the federal level or…

Industry ・ 21 March 2024

The Sentinel

New Online Casinos in the USA

If you make a purchase after clicking on links within this article, Lee Enterprises may earn affiliate commissions. The news and editorial departments had no role in the creation or display of this content. Online casinos are now legal in a number of states, from Connecticut and Delaware to Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,…

Payment Methods ・ 14 March 2024

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Rhode Island launches online casino gaming

Rhode Islanders no longer have to travel into Connecticut to play casino games on a laptop or a hand-held device. Since noon Tuesday, "iGaming" has been available within the Ocean State's borders, courtesy of Bally's Corp., owner of Rhode Island's two casinos, Bally's Twin River Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton. Bally's launch of online casino gaming…

Industry ・ 08 March 2024

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Foxwoods posts healthy increase in December slots revenue

Foxwoods Resort Casino's slot-machine revenue in December was up 9% over the same month the previous year, a performance its top executive attributed to recent upgrades of the property and aggressive marketing. The Mashantucket Pequot-owned casino "won," or kept, $32.6 million after paying out prizes. Jason Guyot, Foxwoods' president and chief…

Finance ・ 18 January 2024

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Industry ・ 06 December 2023

World Casino News

Foxwoods Opens Pequot Woodlands Casino on August 29, 2023

Foxwoods Resort Casino, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, announced that it will soon open its new casino facility in the Grand Pequot Concourse in Connecticut. The opening of the brand new Pequot Woodlands Casino will be held on August 29, 2023, as reported by CT Insider. Casino Features: According to the report, the new Pequot resort…

Industry ・ 06 December 2023

News Is My Business

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino marks 2 yrs. with new projects

As it marks its second anniversary in Puerto Rico, the Foxwoods El San Juan Casino is embarking on several projects, including the inauguration of a new entrance that provides access from the outside of the property, at a cost of $500000. In an interview with News is my Business, Eric Rodríguez, general manager of the casino, said one of the goals…

Industry ・ 16 November 2023

Indian Gaming

Foxwoods Reports $31.0M August Slot Revenue, Contributes $7.9M to State

MASHANTUCKET, CT - Foxwoods® Resort Casino has reported slot revenue of $31 million for the month of August 2023. This results in a $7.9 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

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Law ・ 12 October 2023

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Foxwoods generates $31 million in slot revenue in August 2023

Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $31.0 million for the month of August 2023. This results in a $7.9 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has directly…

Finance ・ 18 September 2023

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At Foxwoods, Pequot Woodlands Casino, Wahlburgers restaurant join lineup

Mashantucket - Foxwoods Resort Casino's ongoing transformation at the center of the property - an $85 million project announced a year ago - marked another milestone Tuesday with the official opening of a new gaming area and the unheralded "soft" opening of a fast-casual, celebrity-named restaurant. Pequot Woodlands Casino, the new…

Land-based ・ 30 August 2023

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Casinos’ slots revenue holding (almost) steady since advent of online gaming

With Connecticut's introduction of online gaming approaching the two-year mark, industry analysts are considering the new form of gambling's effect on traffic at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun. Are gamblers hunkering down at home or elsewhere, content to wager on their computers and hand-held devices? Or, as gaming-expansion proponents…

Industry ・ 07 August 2023

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Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. -- When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just…

Industry ・ 12 March 2023

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Tribes push beyond casinos after pandemic ‘eye-opener’

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just fully reiterated the…

Industry ・ 01 March 2023

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Diversifying: Foxwoods, other casinos consider new revenue sources

MASHANTUCKET - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just fully…

Industry ・ 01 March 2023

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Tribes diversify away from casinos following pandemic

Tribal leaders and business experts say the pandemic has been a sign that tribal governments with casinos can't depend solely on slot machines to support the future. MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to…

Industry ・ 27 February 2023

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Casinos and Consulting? Pandemic Spurs Tribes to Diversify

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just…

Industry ・ 27 February 2023

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Industry ・ 06 January 2023

Indian Gaming

Foxwoods Slot Revenue $27M for Nov. 2022

MASHANTUCKET, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $27 million for the month of November 2022. This results in a $7.1 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation…

Finance ・ 29 December 2022

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Foxwoods to expand casino with new project

The largest resort casino in the Northeast is growing even larger with new additions set to be open in the summer of 2023. LEDYARD, Conn. - Foxwoods Resort Casino is expanding even bigger in southeastern Connecticut, with the announcement of a brand new $85 million casino project on the property. Foxwoods, which is owned and operated by the…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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Foxwoods Reports Slot Revenue of $30.5M for Sept

MASHANTUCKET, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino has reported slot revenue of $30.5 million for the month of September 2022. This results in a $7.8 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal…

Finance ・ 06 December 2022

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Foxwoods’ new $85 million casino project will create “vibrant hub”, CEO says

Mashantucket - Foxwoods Resort Casino's plan to add a sixth gaming space is as much about rearranging the layout at North America's biggest casino as it is expanding, Foxwoods' top executive said Thursday. "The thought is to create a vibrant hub of activity in the heart of the property," Jason Guyot, president and chief executive officer, said in a…

Bingo ・ 01 December 2022

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Mohegan Sun bringing another ‘immersive’ restaurant to casino

Mohegan - In the latest addition to its dining options, Mohegan Sun announced Thursday it plans to open Beauty & Essex, another restaurant from Tao Group Hospitality, the global entertainment brand that introduced the Asian-themed Tao to the casino in 2021. The new restaurant will open next fall in space now occupied by a food court in the Casino…

Travel ・ 18 November 2022

Gaming Intelligence

GI Games Round-up: Featuring Relax Gaming, Spin Games, Wizard Games and more

This week's games and platform integrations round-up from Gaming Intelligence features the likes of Relax Gaming, NetEnt, Red Tiger, iSoftBet, Betsoft Gaming, Yggdrasil, Bragg Gaming, Play'n GO, Pariplay and Wizard Games. Relax Gaming has further expanded its slot portfolio with the launch of Banana Town. "Head on down to Banana Town for what we…

Industry ・ 12 November 2022

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Strategy Guide ・ 11 November 2022

Indian Gaming

Wondr Nation Launches Foxwoods’ New FoxPlay Social Casino

MASHANTUCKET, CT - Wondr Nation, the online gaming company from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, has announced the launch of professional managed services with the relaunch and rebrand of FoxPlay Social Casino - Foxwoods Resort Casino's free-to-play social casino experience. Wondr Nation, in partnership with Ruby Seven Studios, will manage…

Travel ・ 22 October 2022

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Wondr Nation launches managed services with Foxwood's rebranded FoxPlay Social Casino

Wondr Nation, the online entertainment company of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, announced Thursday the launch of professional managed services with the relaunch and rebrand of FoxPlay Social Casino, Foxwoods Resort Casino's free-to-play social casino product. Wondr Nation, in partnership with social casino gaming company Ruby Seven…

Travel ・ 22 October 2022

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Foxwoods Resort Casino Launches the New FoxPlay Casino, a Free-to-Play Social Casino, in Partnership With Ruby Seven Studios

Ruby Seven Studios, a top-ranking social casino gaming company, and WONDR NATION, Foxwoods Resort Casino's official strategic partner for online gaming entertainment and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's latest venture, today are excited to announce the launch of Foxwoods' FoxPlay Social Casino: a new, free-to-play online gaming platform and…

Industry ・ 22 October 2022

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Connecticut is becoming even more gambling-friendly, having legalized both online casinos and online sports betting. Sports betting may get the headlines, but having online casinos in the state is big news on its own. After the Connecticut online casino bill was signed into law, there were still a few hurdles to get through, including federal…

Bonuses ・ 21 October 2022

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Pariplay Lands Connecticut Online Casino Gaming License As Part of Expansion

NeoGames S.A. announced Tuesday that its subsidiary, Pariplay, has been approved as a supplier. Connecticut is the fifth state where the company now can operate in the United States. "Our bold approach to entering regulated markets is something we're very proud of, and this is allowing us to continue to excel as a business," NeoGames CEO Moti Malul…

Law ・ 05 October 2022

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Neogames' Pariplay Received Supplier License in Connecticut

Online casino aggregator Pariplay is now legally allowed to partner with iGaming operators in Connecticut following its approval as a supplier in the state, announced Pariplay parent NeoGames. NeoGames' subsidiary Pariplay received its Online Gaming Service Provider and Gaming Registration Exemption provided by the State of Connecticut, as well as…

Law ・ 05 October 2022

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Foxwoods Slot Revenue for July $34.3M

MASHANTUCKET, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $34.3 million for the month of July 2022. This results in an $8.6 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation…

Finance ・ 20 September 2022

World Casino News

Bragg expands iGaming reach in Czech Republic

In what it lauds as a "fantastic achievement," global B2B gaming technology platform provider Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ:BRAG) has partnered with Merkur, in a deal, originally inked in November 2021, that has seen its player account management (PAM) solution now powering the Gauselman Group subsidiary's operation in the Czech Republic. As a result…

Finance ・ 08 September 2022

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Connecticut: Foxwoods Casino to open 50,000 square feet of additional gaming space, new restaurant next year

Foxwoods Resort Casino announced Wednesday it plans to open 50000 square feet of new gaming space next year, as well as a celebrity chef-owned restaurant. Construction on the new amenities is scheduled to begin in November. The proposed improvements, estimated to cost $85 million, come on the heels of the casino's July opening of a $7 million…

Travel ・ 06 September 2022

The Hartford Courant

Foxwoods to build $85 million casino at Mashantucket site

Foxwoods Resort Casino has said it will build an $85 million casino at its Mashantucket site, its first significant gambling expansion in 14 years. The new casino will feature 50000 square feet of gambling space to include table games and slot machines, a 13000 square foot celebrity chef restaurant and a high-limit slot area. The casino will be in…

Sports ・ 02 September 2022

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Foxwoods Casino Unveils Plan to Expand Gaming Floor

The celebration continues for Foxwoods Resort Casino. The Mashantucket Pequot-owned gambling property celebrated its 30th anniversary last February. Since then, the casino has been announcing upcoming projects every month. In the latest installment of its projects, the casino announced on Wednesday an $85 million expansion that will create a larger…

Land-based ・ 02 September 2022

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Foxwoods Casino Announces $85 Million Expansion

Foxwood's gambling floor is set to grow by 50000 square feet under a new plan announced Wednesday. Foxwoods Casino said that it plans to open the new gaming space next year as well as a celebrity chef-owned restaurant. The project is part of the casino celebrating its 30th anniversary. In February, the casino announced a project to expand its…

Sports ・ 01 September 2022

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Foxwoods to expand gaming space, add celebrity-chef restaurant with $85 million project

Mashantucket - Doubling down on its bread and butter - slot machines and table games - Foxwoods Resort Casino announced Wednesday it plans to open 50000 square feet of new gaming space next year as well as a celebrity chef-owned restaurant. Word of the $85 million in proposed improvements comes on the heels of the casino's July opening of a $7…

Industry ・ 01 September 2022

The Daily Beast

Trump Interior Chief Ryan Zinke Lied to Investigators in Casino Case, Watchdog Finds

The office of the inspector general (OIG) released Wednesday a report that found former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied repeatedly to federal officials. He first raised red flags in early 2017, when the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes had submitted a request for federal approval to build a gambling facility in East Windsor, Connecticut.…

Incidents ・ 25 August 2022

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Watchdog: Ex-Interior head Zinke lied during casino probe

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Interior secretary Ryan Zinke lied to investigators about conversations he had with lobbyists, lawmakers and other officials regarding a bid by two Indian tribes to operate a casino in Connecticut, the department's internal watchdog said Wednesday. Zinke, now the Republican nominee for a new House seat in western Montana,…

Politics ・ 24 August 2022

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Religion ・ 18 August 2022

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Slight Uptick in July For Connecticut Casino Revenue and Handle

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Finance ・ 17 August 2022

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Foxwoods Brings Las Vegas Strip, Disney-Style Fun to East Coast

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Land-based ・ 13 August 2022

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Travel ・ 25 July 2022

Casino City Times

Foxwoods Resort Casino reports June 2022 slot revenue

Gaming News 18 July 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $27.1 million for the month of June 2022. This results in a $6.7 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket…

Finance ・ 18 July 2022

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Amid recession fears, Foxwoods posts decline in June slots revenue

Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday reported slot revenue of $27.1 million for the month of June, slightly less than the $29.4 million it netted a year earlier. June's haul results in a $6.7 million direct payment to the state based on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's slot revenue contribution agreement. Last month, Foxwoods continued its 30th…

Finance ・ 16 July 2022

Casino Reports

Bragg Gaming Group’s Spin Games Launches in Connecticut

Ontario-based leader of distributing iGaming content and technology, Bragg Gaming Group, has made its official entry into another regulated U.S. market. This was achieved through its subsidiary studio Spin Games which utilizes the company's Remote Game Server and will now launch a select collection of content to both DraftKings and…

Religion ・ 07 July 2022

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Bragg Gaming Live in Connecticut with Launch of Spin Games RGS Featuring Popular iGaming Content

Connecticut debut with DraftKings and Mashantucket-Pequot Tribe marks iGaming supplier's entry into fourth U.S. st ate Bragg Gaming Group announced that its wholly-owned B2B gaming technology and content provider, Spin Games, is now live in Connecticut with its Remote Game Server ("RGS"). The Spin Games RGS and an initial library of 11 titles are…

Blackjack ・ 06 July 2022

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Spin Games goes live in 4th US state with Connecticut launch

Bragg Gaming Group-owned Spin Games has gone live in Connecticut with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and its iGaming partner DraftKings. Spin Games has initially launched 11 titles to players in the state, including licensed content such asRipley's Big Wheel and Galaxy Gaming's 21+ 3 Progressive Blackjack, alongside slots from Bragg's internal…

Blackjack ・ 06 July 2022

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Bragg Gaming's Spin Games Now Live in Connecticut

Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Bragg Gaming Group announced the expansion of its wholly-owned B2B gaming technology and content provider subsidiary Spin Games into Connecticut. The launch of Spin Games' Remote Game Server (RGS) and an initial library of 11 game titles via iGaming websites of DraftKings and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe in Connecticut…

Blackjack ・ 05 July 2022

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Gambling Sites ・ 05 July 2022

The Hartford Courant

CT’s two casinos generate $175M million in online and sports gambling revenue

Online betting and sports wagers have added a nearly one-third premium to slot revenue generated by Foxwoods Resort and the Mohegan Sun casinos since expanded gambling was established in Connecticut last year, cheering tribal officials who fought to bolster their gambling enterprises. The revenue is a needed boost for the casinos that are…

Sports ・ 18 June 2022

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Mohegans announce support for Yale plan to combat problem gambling

Mohegan - Mohegan Sun's tribal owners announced Tuesday that over the next five years they will invest $2 million in the Yale School of Medicine's ongoing development of an app-based program aimed at treating problem gambling through a process known as cognitive behavioral therapy. The announcement came at a news media event at the Mohegan…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 May 2022

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Travel ・ 22 May 2022

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Mashantuckets' latest venture: Wondr Nation, an online gaming company

Mashantucket - In a bid to expand its digital footprint, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, which owns Foxwoods Resort Casino, has launched Wondr Nation, on online gaming entertainment company. A rebrand of Mashantucket Pequot Interactive, which the tribe formed last year in connection with the legalization of online casino gaming and sports betting in…

Industry ・ 20 May 2022

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Covid ・ 25 April 2022

The Register Citizen

Calls to CT’s problem gambling hotline up 203% since launch of online gambling

Calls to Connecticut's problem-gambling hotline have more than tripled over the last six months after the state launched a series of sportsbooks and online gambling platforms, a deluge that advocates say has caught them off guard and strained resources. According to the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, which operates the hotline, calls and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 16 April 2022

The Middletown Press

Casino fears drive clash over CT tribal recognition

If you're looking for the definitive Not In My Backyard (NIMBY) issue in Connecticut, consider the plight of tribes. The Schaghticoke Indian Tribe is the latest to seek federal recognition. Leaders in the Town of Kent are against it. If the effort gains traction, expect town leaders to get support from the likes of U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal,…

Sports ・ 15 April 2022

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For casinos, more competition from New York may be in the cards

While that prospect still might seem far-fetched, the likelihood that New York state will license two full-scale casinos near the Connecticut border by the end of the year is very real. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun have been expecting it. Ever since Empire City Casino and Resorts World New York City opened at Yonkers Raceway and Aqueduct,…

Covid ・ 26 March 2022

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Will Gambling Expansion Make It Onto The Ballot In Alabama This Year?

In November, Alabama voters may finally get a second chance to vote on whether they want a state lottery. Online sports betting legalization and retail casino expansion could make their way onto the ballot as well. SB 293 and SB 294 are almost ready for their third readings in the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee. Legislators added bill…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 March 2022

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Connecticut Online Casino: Inspired Entertainment Now Live via DraftKings

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Law ・ 11 March 2022

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Gambling study bill draws support in public hearing

Both supporters and opponents of newly expanded gambling in Connecticut agree it bears study - right away. But can "an examination of the types of gambling activity engaged in by the public and the desirability of expanding, maintaining or reducing the amount of legalized gambling permitted in this state," as a proposed bill states, be completed by…

Trust and Safety ・ 04 March 2022

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Foxwoods Resort Casino Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Foxwoods Resort Casino has kicked off its 30th anniversary celebrations with an impressive line-up of announcements including a new partnership, property expansion plans, and many exciting initiatives happening on property for guests. Foxwoods' 30th anniversary announcements include: The addition of Great Wolf Lodge at Mashantucket: Industry…

Bingo ・ 18 February 2022

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Foxwoods Casino Announces Expansion Plan

Foxwoods Resort Casino on Tuesday announced plans to expand its casino. The property, which recently turned 30, will unveil a new high-stakes bingo hall this spring, a new 75000 square foot space called the Rainmaker Expo Center, and a renovation of the resort's main entrance. "This year marks an incredible milestone for Foxwoods and the…

Bingo ・ 16 February 2022

World Casino News

Foxwoods Resort Casino announces major expansion plans

Operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut is now celebrating its 30 year in operation. This amazing milestone will be acknowledged with a cake-cutting ceremony along with new renovations of the property and a major expansion. The casino plans to add a Great Wolf Lodge to the property, which includes an…

Bingo ・ 16 February 2022

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Foxwoods Resort Casino Turns 30, Announces Expansion

After birthday cake and traditional drumming at a function to celebrate Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut's 30th anniversary, a Foxwoods' executive announced some major expansions. a new high-stakes bingo hall is currently under construction Foxwoods CEO Jason Guyot on Tuesday shared news with guests attending the anniversary celebrations that…

Travel ・ 16 February 2022

Gambling Insider

Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrates 30th anniversary

Connecticut's Foxwoods Resort Casino turns 30 this year, and its owner is looking to celebrate the property's birthday in style. To kick off its 30 year in operation, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has lined up a series of big announcements, including a new partnership, expansion plans and several on-site initiatives for guests. The Indian…

Bingo ・ 16 February 2022

The Denver Gazette

Connecticut’s launch of expanded gambling yields billions for gamblers, millions for state and casinos, but deeper debt for some

HARTFORD, Conn. - Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp. But for some gamblers who too easily take on debt with gambling now available on…

Trust and Safety ・ 01 February 2022

The Hartford Courant

'Betting and betting,’ CT's expanded gambling yields billions

Bettors dropped more than $2 billion late last year as Connecticut launched its long-awaited legalized sports betting and online gambling, generating tens of millions of dollars for the state, the two tribal-owned casinos and Connecticut Lottery Corp. But for some gamblers who too easily take on debt with gambling now available on laptops, tablets…

Trust and Safety ・ 31 January 2022

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Roulette ・ 10 January 2022

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Georgia Voters Might Get Choice in Gambling Expansion

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Politics ・ 09 January 2022

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Connecticut's Online Casinos Made $8.9M In Their First Partial Month

Even accounting for the smaller population, Connecticut's online casino revenue is off to a slow start compared to other iGaming states. Yesterday, the Nutmeg State released its revenue figures for October and its two online gambling operators generated a bit less than $8.9 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR). After promotional deductions, the…

Sports ・ 03 January 2022

New Haven Register

Online gambling for sports and casino games in CT begins Tuesday with a soft launch

Online sports and casino gambling is expected to begin in Connecticut Tuesday with a 7-day, soft launch for a total of 2250 people identified by the fantasy sports companies that have joined forces with the Connecticut Lottery Corp., and the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes. The soft launch includes online casino games for the two tribes and…

Sports ・ 28 December 2021

The Hartford Courant

Expanded gambling raised $1.7 million in revenue for Connecticut since mid-October start

Expanded gambling in Connecticut that began in mid-October with sports betting and online casino games has generated $1.7 million in state revenue, Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday. Online casino gambling brought in $1.2 million and sports betting raised about $513000. The money will be deposited into the state's general fund. "This first revenue…

Finance ・ 01 December 2021

Yogonet

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino holds soft opening in Puerto Rico

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and LionGrove announced Wednesday that the Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, located at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico, has officially opened to the public in a soft launch on November 17. A grand opening celebration has been planned for January 2022. Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi, Mayor of…

Jobs ・ 24 November 2021

Golden Casino News

Foxwoods El San Juan Casino opens door to guests, casino players

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and LionGrove formally open the door of Foxwoods El San Juan Casino in Puerto Rico to customers following a soft launch last week. The partnership revealed its intentions to alter the venue in January, with a $12.5 million investment in addition to the hotel's improvements, which resulted in a total of $137.5…

Jobs ・ 23 November 2021

Carribean Journal

Foxwoods to Launch First Caribbean Casino

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, representing Foxwoods Resort Casino's debut in the Caribbean, will have a soft opening later this fall in Puerto Rico, with a grand opening set for early 2022, said Rodney Butler, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation chairman. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally…

Sports ・ 05 November 2021

CTPost

CT online gambling launches with thousands of bets and an open future

A day after New Jersey announced it was the first state to take in more than $1 billion in sports wagers in a single month, Connecticut fully launched online casino gaming and sports betting with thousands of bets placed in the first few hours. Now the question is what the largest betting expansion in decades will mean for state coffers, and for…

Sports ・ 31 October 2021

Gambling

Top 10 Questions about the CT Online Gambling Launch Answered

Sports betting was expected to go live in Connecticut on October 7, but was delayed until October 19, 2021. Now, we can finally place our first bets in the state. With some confusion arising in recent weeks, here are 10 of your most-asked questions, answered. In a media release, the Department of Consumer Protection said it had notified the…

Top and Best ・ 29 October 2021

Milford Mirror

CT casinos have responsible gambling programs: 'It's something that we take very, very seriously'

For many, a trip to the casino is a pleasant night out, win or lose. For some, though, a gambling addiction can make it a lose-lose proposition. While there is treatment available for those who find themselves addicted to gambling, and help is there for families, as well, it's much harder to identify people whose wagering is out of control, say…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 October 2021

Yogonet

Connecticut tribe's casino in Puerto Rico names new leadership, hiring for 85 jobs

he Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and LionGrove announced Thursday the appointment of a new leadership team that will oversee operations of the Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, which is soon to open. The casino's new leadership team is composed by Orlando Vega-López as the new Director of Casino Operations; Kathlyn Pérez, as the new Director of…

Jobs ・ 22 October 2021

Cardschat

Connecticut Joins the Online Gambling Party, Poker Invited but Left at the Door

Connecticut joined the online gambling party this week with sports betting, casino, and slots games, but online poker players still have to wait before they can ante up online. The Connecticut Lottery Corp., the Mohegan Tribe, and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe officials launched sites online gambling sites on Tuesday, bringing more than 130…

Poker ・ 21 October 2021

Normantran Script

Online gambling starts in Connecticut, with the first bets placed on NLCS

HARTFORD, Conn. - Online gambling in Connecticut began at 6 a.m. Tuesday, kicking off expanded wagering that was years in the making in negotiations between elected officials and the state's two Native American-owned casinos over details of sports betting and digital games. FanDuel, the partner of Mohegan Sun casino, and DraftKings, which is…

Politics ・ 20 October 2021

The Hour

Online gambling to launch in CT on Tuesday

HARTFORD - All adults age 21 and older in Connecticut can participate in online wagering starting Tuesday morning. The state Department of Consumer Protection has cleared the full launch of online sports wagering and iCasino in Connecticut to begin at 6 a.m., Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday. The start of online gaming follows the soft launch of…

Sports ・ 19 October 2021

The Bristol Press

Connecticut set for limited launch of online gambling

HARTFORD - Online gambling is coming to Connecticut, on a limited basis. A "soft launch" beginning Tuesday will allow several hundred people to open accounts to wager for a seven-day period. The state marked the first day of its long-awaited rollout of legalized sports and internet wagering on Sept. 30, when Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods held events to…

Politics ・ 19 October 2021

Bakersfield

Unrestricted online gambling set to begin Tuesday in Connecticut, ushering in broadest expansion in decades

HARTFORD, Conn. - Unrestricted online gambling in Connecticut begins Tuesday, inaugurating the broadest expansion of legalized wagering in the state since the two Native American casinos opened in the 1990s. The state Department of Consumer Protection authorized the launch of online sports wagering and iCasino to begin at 6 a.m. Tuesday following a…

Lottery ・ 18 October 2021

Casino City Times

Slot revenue goes up in September for Foxwoods Resort Casino

Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $31 million for the month of September 2021. This results in a $7.75 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has deposited over…

Finance ・ 18 October 2021

Prime Publishers

Connecticut's online gambling soft launch set for Tuesday

Law ・ 18 October 2021

Gambling

Which Online Casino Operators Will be Launching in Connecticut?

Sports betting may be front and center in Connecticut right now, but online casino gaming is on its way as well. In fact, with the state's first three online sportsbooks going live on Oct. 19, the door will be open for all the classics, including slots, blackjack and roulette. But, the Connecticut lottery isn't allowed to have online casinos, so…

Law ・ 12 October 2021

Vegas Slots Online

CT Online Betting Launch Soon, LA Casinos Await Licensing

Connecticut and Louisiana are the latest states to join the US's booming legal sports wagering market. Lawmakers in both jurisidictions legalized the vertical earlier this year, and now casino operators and officials are adding the finishing touches to those new markets. the state Department of Consumer Protection has approved a soft…

Law ・ 11 October 2021

The Hartford Courant

Online gambling in Connecticut to launch on a limited basis Tuesday

Bettors can gamble on their phones, tablets and other online devices beginning Tuesday, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection announced. The agency said Friday it notified the Connecticut Lottery Corp., Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe - owners and operators of the state's two casinos - they may begin a seven-day limited…

Covid ・ 09 October 2021

Norwich Bulletin

Mohegan Sun's future is expanding and diversifying from gambling

UNCASVILLE - As his casino's 25th anniversary approached, Mohegan Sun President and CEO Jeff Hamilton said he's looking to the future. "It's very different from a facilities standpoint 25 years ago, and I expect it in the next 25 years to be very different from today," Hamilton said. Those next 25 years are expected to include expansion of the…

Travel ・ 07 October 2021

Poker News Daily

Connecticut Online Gambling Debut Delayed

Online gambling in Connecticut - including the highly anticipated online sports betting - has been delayed beyond the originally scheduled October 7 start date. The reason: an unforeseen hiccup with federal procedures. Because Connecticut gambling expansion required the compacts between the state and both the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and…

Sports ・ 06 October 2021

Gambling

What Will Online Gambling Legalization Mean for Connecticut State?

A new era of online gambling will get underway in when FanDuel, DraftKings and PlaySugarHouse launch this month. The state should eventually earn around $100 million per year by taxing this nascent industry, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. This article explores the economic impact that will have upon Connecticut, and how the state will spend the…

Lottery ・ 05 October 2021

Gambling

Target Launch Date for Online Casinos as Online Betting Opens on Thursday

Connecticut plans to roll out its new legal online gambling industry on October 7. Bettors should be able to sign up for accounts with, , and, allowing them to place a wide range of online wagers from anywhere in the state. Gov. Ned Lamont set the stage for when he signed HB6451 into law on May 27. The bill also legalized retail sports betting.…

Lottery ・ 05 October 2021

CT Insider

CT addresses problem gambling ahead of sports betting, online casino expansion

The debut of legal sports betting and online casino gambling in Connecticut is days or perhaps weeks away, but a precautionary tool went live Thursday: A chance for people to ban themselves from virtual gambling even before it starts. A voluntary self-exclusion program operated by the Department of Consumer Protection will enable anyone to bar…

Sports ・ 24 September 2021

Hartford Business

Foxwoods Aug. slot revenues down from July, up from 2020

Foxwoods Resort Casino brought in $30.8 million in slot revenues in August, down from its take one month prior but still relatively strong considering the casino's months-long recovery from the lockdowns of early 2020. Foxwoods's slot machines generated $36.5 million in July - its highest monthly figure since the COVID-19 pandemic began - and $29.4…

Finance ・ 21 September 2021

Online Poker Report

CT Announces Tentative Launch Date Of Oct 7 For Online Gambling

This is a breaking story and may be updated. Things are moving fast in the Nutmeg State. Just last week, the Governor's Office announced that it had received approval for the new tribal gaming compacts from the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. With that final bit of red tape out of the way, word at the time was that the…

Politics ・ 21 September 2021

Yogonet

Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut reports slot revenue down 15% in August

oxwoods Resort Casino announced Thursday $30.8 million in slot revenue for the month of August. The figures see revenue down from the $36.5 million in July, although revenue was up 3.8% over the $29.6 million reported in August 2020. The casino has reported $7.7 million in direct payment to the state of Connecticut in accordance with the…

Finance ・ 17 September 2021

California News Times

3 US States that Could Legalise Online Gambling in 2022

As gambling laws are regulated at the state level, only around half of America's states have formally legalised online gambling. The process began in 2013 when New Jersey led the way for online gambling in the US space. Others, such as Nevada, Delaware, Pennsylvania Some states have legalised sports betting, but not online casinos, while others…

Covid ・ 17 September 2021